Today’s giveaway in the Month of Holiday Giveaways is something I’ve been THIS excited to share with you – a Blendtec Blender! More on that in a minute though, as I want to share the to-die-for smoothie I’ve been making with it recently first. Grab your shades (and your appetite!) for a vitamin-packed Sunrise Smoothie!
This tropical-tasting smoothie combines the antioxidant power of frozen berries with a blast of vitamin C from a whole orange, a punch of potassium from a frozen banana, and staying power from protein-packed Greek yogurt. It tastes like a vacation in a glass, and is seriously the perfect way to wake up.
Clocking in at around 350 calories (depending on how big your orange and banana are,) with 1 gram of fat, 14 grams of fiber, and 15 grams of protein, this smoothie is as healthy as it is TOTALLY SUCK WORTHY. Which is a good thing – when you’re talking about smoothies anyways. ;)
This thick and frosty smoothie could not be easier to make, either. Start with a blender. Blendtec Blenders sent me thier Total Blender Classic Wildside to try a few months ago (the same one they’re giving away at the bottom of this post) which I am in total awe of.
More computer than blender, well ok, mostly still blender, this thing makes way more than your standard smoothie. From frozen yogurt and milkshakes, to soups, batters, and juice, I’ve been using it so much over the past couple of weeks that it’s received a coveted, permanent spot on my tiny kitchen counter. That, my appliance-loving friends, is when you know you’ve got something great on your hands.
Now – about that smoothie! To the blender jar add 1 cup organic frozen berries, and 1 frozen banana. Tip: I always slice or squish my banana up in a ziplock bag before freezing it. Makes it a whole lot easier to blend.
Next add 1 peeled & segmented orange, plus 4 – 6oz Greek yogurt. I used a 5.3oz container of Vanilla Oikos Yogurt. It tasted like icing!
Put the lid on top, press “smoothie”, then let the blender do the work. Depending on what “cycle” you’ve chosen, the Blendtec Blender will change speeds at different times to give you the perfect consistency. It’s actually really cool!
30 seconds later – voila! Sunrise Smoothie.
Pour into a cup and slurp on the go, or enjoy while you’re getting ready for the day. Either way, it’ll power you way past lunchtime!
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Sunrise Smoothie
Description
Sunrise Smoothie is full of fresh and healthy ingredients to get any morning off to the right start!
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic frozen mixed berries
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 4 - 6oz Vanilla Greek Yogurt (I used a 5.3oz container of Vanilla Oikos)
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender then blend until smooth.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
Like I said – you will totally suck this down! It may be my most favorite smoothie to date, actually. Tropical-tasting and sweet, with the perfect, smooth and creamy consistency. YUMMMM!!
julia 12.10.2012
mmm looks yummmy! and thanks for the giveaway!
i always find when i use a real orange (as opposed to juice) in smoothie it’s way too pithy .. have you ever had that problem ?
xo julesinflats.com
Iowa Girl Eats 12.11.2012
I haven’t! I might recommend blending it for a tiny bit longer!
Jim K. 12.10.2012
Hope I win
Afton 12.10.2012
Yum! And a Blendtec giveaway- how exciting! I’d like it in black!
Sh 12.10.2012
yes please!
colleen siullivan 12.10.2012
I am definitely going to make this smoothie!!!!
Wendy B 12.10.2012
The color of that smoothie…Wow! Sounds great though! and a great giveaway!
Kristyn 12.10.2012
OHHH MYY:) this is prob. the best giveaway ever!!! :) i dont own a blender :( BUT MAYBE i will be able to make that smoothie soon ;)
stacym 12.10.2012
Looks beautiful, I’ve been adding spinach or kale to my smoothies so they are all a kind of rancid green color.
Paula V 12.10.2012
Oh my. I so need (well want) this blender. Our $60 Oster blender just busted and I could never afford a Blendtec on our single income. Fingers crossed.
Jessica C 12.10.2012
Great giveaway looks yummy!
Katie 12.10.2012
i need a new blender!! ahh hoping i receive the email! :) *crosses fingers* :)
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts 12.10.2012
Love smoothies, but my blender died awhile ago – totally making this when I get another one though!
Michelle 12.10.2012
Love the bright color of the smoothie!
Lisa 12.10.2012
I love the purple color of this smoothie. Oh, the beverages I could make!!
Jenny 12.10.2012
That looks so yummy! It makes me miss my broken blender, but I’m holding out to my husband to try and get a nice one that won’t break down – I seem to go through one a year!
Jenny 12.10.2012
That looks so good! Even with this cooler weather looks great. I have been eyeing these blenders. So glad to hear what you think of it. I totally trust you.
Kim @ Wonderings 12.10.2012
Awesome giveaway! We have been looking to buy one of these for a while!
Brittany B 12.10.2012
Looks delicious!!
Ed 12.10.2012
Awesome smoothy and awesome giveaway! I am a huge smoothy fan…very creative…
Melissa 12.10.2012
That looks amazing! I’m definitely going to have to try this!